Additive Manufacturing in Space

Science fiction has often portrayed a future in which humanity has populated the cosmos and is living and working in space. While we haven’t quite realized those visions, the technology to do so is currently being developed by inventors, organizations, and private companies. The installation of two 3D printers on the International Space Station (ISS), for instance, will make it possible to 3D print and assemble, in space, large-scale structures, such as space-based solar power satellites and even spacecraft capable of deploying mobile 3D printers that can construct habitats in space, on the Moon or on Mars.

Complimentary associate membership in National Space Society for one year

3D printed prototype of project via 3D Hubs

*Complimentary registration for up to three (3) members of each teamto the National space Society’s International Space Development Conference® (ISDC), May 25-29, in St. Louis, MO, to present their papers and receive their awards, travel not included.